Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 11, 2015 04:24 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep Thinking Power Fresh

New findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show how the plant-based Mediterranean diet may help improve cognitive function.

May 11, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

People Prefer Instant Gratification Over Larger, Delayed Rewards

New findings published in the journal Biological Psychiatry show that Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that is most closely associated with pleasure and reward, showed just how much people push for instant gratification.

May 11, 2015 03:59 PM EDT

Key Steps In Cell Division Reveal New Research On Cancer Division

An international group of scientists led by a group from the University of Leicester has recently announced a new advance in understanding certain mechanisms related to cancer and how it can be targeted more effectively with new treatments.

May 11, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

Men, Women See Enhanced Dating Profile Pictures Differently In Terms Of Trust

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are examining just how "enhancing" our online photos can change people's perceptions of who we really are. And of course, its impact affects male and female counterparts differently.

May 11, 2015 03:35 PM EDT

Glass Shape May Influence How Fast You're Drinking Alcohol

Could the shape of a glass ultimately influence how fast you drink your alcohol?

May 11, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Humans and Livestock in Kenya are Intrinsically Linked with Their Health

Humans and livestock in Kenya are intrinsically linked. Scientists have found that there's a connection between the health of farmers and their families to their livestock.

May 10, 2015 07:06 PM EDT

Program Helps Treat Depression In Moms

New findings published in the journal Academic Pediatrics reveal a new intervention developed especially for depressed mothers by researchers at the University of California-Davis.

May 10, 2015 05:48 PM EDT

CDC Study Reveals Top Baby Arrival Times

Babies come any time and completely on their own schedules, no matter day or night. Yet a new study examines how the majority of births in the United States seem to take place during regular business hours than during off hours, which may be explained by certain medical interventions.

May 11, 2015 06:00 PM EDT

Could An MRI Detect Early Signs Of Schizophrenia?

New findings published in the journal Human Brain Mapping show that a simple Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan could help to predict whether or not a patient may develop schizophrenia.

May 09, 2015 10:14 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Hospital Welcomes 13-Pound Baby

There's a new kid in town and he's already gained a big reputation for himself.

May 09, 2015 09:40 PM EDT

Women Are Doing More Housework Than Their Male Counterparts

New findings published in the Journal of Marriage and Family show that men with children are likely to do less work than their female counterparts.

May 09, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Could PTSD Be Linked To Accelerated Aging?

New findings published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggest that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to accelerated aging.